Together in Crisis

As I write this on March 14, 2020, Cumberland County and the surrounding region in southern New Jersey has not been directly affected by the coronavirus pandemic—that is to say, there are no known cases of any individual testing positive. Indirect effects, however, have been on the scale that most of us, in our lifetimes, […]

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In High Demand

With the demand for skilled trade workers growing nationwide, you may be looking to launch your career, change professional paths, or hone current skills in order to advance in your industry. As you go about the process, consider these few myths and facts about landing a skilled trade job: • Myth: It will be hard

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Spring and Summer

The buzz is beginning. No, it’s too early for the sound of bees. It’s the initial ramping up of promotions of Main Street Vineland’s spring and summer events. Subcommittees are starting to meet, the word is getting out on social media, and it’s time to start beating the drum. Three events initially come to mind

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Landis in Egypt

When Vineland founder Charles K. Landis visited Egypt in early 1890, he had hoped the country’s climate would improve his health, which it did. But his stay there afforded an opportunity to experience a culture that had captured his imagination and that of the world’s during the 19th century. In his youth, five decades earlier,

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Records Retention

Recently, I was surprised to find myself worked up over an opinion piece by Columbia University history professor Matthew Connelly that ran in the New York Times in early February. It highlighted the fact that the National Archives is letting a boatload of government records be destroyed and deleted. Of specific interest to Connelly was

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Inspira Health Announces Merger of its Foundations

With an eye on the future of philanthropy in South Jersey, Inspira Health announced the recent merger of its Cumberland/Salem and Gloucester County fundraising arms. The new entity, Inspira Health Foundation, will continue the critical work of its predecessors, raising money and awareness in support of Inspira Health’s crucial programs, patient services, cutting-edge technology and

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Art Enlightens

For thousands of years, people have celebrated the beauty of the world around them by drawing local landscapes, animals, plants, fish, insects, everything from the earth to minutiae that most eyes fail to notice. In fact, around 100 BC the Roman orator, writer, and stateman Marcus Tullius ‘Cicero’ stated, “Art is born of the observation

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Health Study

The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), the most comprehensive survey of the health and nutritional status of the U.S. population is coming to Cumberland County beginning March 11, 2020. Why Cumberland County? All counties in the United States have a chance to be selected for the NHANES and this year, Cumberland County is

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